ComiXology announced its move into the self-publishing market back in October, at New York Comic Con, when it unveiled its comiXology Submit program. Currently in beta, the program will allow creators to submit their work directly to comiXology for publication on its digital platform, which stretches across the web, iOS devices, Android, Kindle Fire, and even a Windows 8 … [Read more...] about First Round of ComiXology Submit Comics Goes Live
Archives for 2012
Good e-Reader News HD for Android Available Now
The Good e-Reader News App for Android has finally been released, and has been few months in the making! This latest iteration of our news app was designed exclusively with tablets in mind. You can catch up with the latest e-reader, ebook, digital publishing, book reviews, and industry news. You can also listen to our radio show, browse our image gallery, and watch all of our … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader News HD for Android Available Now
Amazon Kindle Singles Launches in the UK
The Amazon Kindle Singles program was the company's first foray into working with authors directly and set the stage for the fledgling publishing program. The main essence behind Kindle Singles is to give people short reads by authors who find their bodies of work are too short to be a novel and too long for a magazine article. Up until now, this was a US only publishing … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Singles Launches in the UK
Atlantic Media Goes into the eBook Business
Atlantic Media publishes, among other things, the 150-year-old magazine The Atlantic. It has just released its third ebook and is "…planning a lot more on this score, including original long-form content …" says the press release. The new ebook, The Best Writing From the Atlantic's Technology Channel, is available on the Atlantic website for free until the end of the year, at … [Read more...] about Atlantic Media Goes into the eBook Business
Barnes and Noble Customers Can Gift Big Six Titles for Free
Even back in the "dire predictions" phase of digital publishing when critics argued that ebooks would be the death of book stores, Barnes and Noble showed itself to be ready to embrace the new technology while still maintaining its substantial interests in its physical stores. More than two years ago, B&N launched a series of initiatives aimed entirely at bringing its … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Customers Can Gift Big Six Titles for Free
CDJapan Launches New Digital Manga Store
CDJapan just launched a new digital ebook service this week, with over 10,000 manga, books, photo books, light novels, and art books in their library available internationally. The company actually offers close to 50,000, but most are geo-restricted to Japan. Most of the digital comic books you buy can be read on the PC or via the Android and iOS apps. The apps are free and … [Read more...] about CDJapan Launches New Digital Manga Store
Kobo Strikes Retail Deal with Expert AG
Just in time for the holidays, Kobo is looking to put its e-readers and tablets in as many retail settings as possible. This has prompted a new agreement with German electronics chain Expert AG to put the Kobo Touch, Mini, and Glo on the shelves. “expert AG is a great partner for Kobo heading into the holiday season,” said Thorsten Schröer, Director of Sales for Europe, Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo Strikes Retail Deal with Expert AG
Peanuts Comes to eBooks
I must admit that I didn't realize that Peanuts has not been available in ebook form. Soon, however, the holders of the Peanut franchise will be bringing the cartoon to all the leading ebook stores—Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Google Play and others. More than 60 titles will be offered, including the complete Peanuts newspaper strip archives, Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie … [Read more...] about Peanuts Comes to eBooks
New Pottermore Content, Just in Time for the Holidays
When JK Rowling created her online interactive world of Harry Potter, aptly named Pottermore, it became a portal for wizarding fans to gather, learn new material from the creation of the books, and interact with both the author and her fans. One of the features that keeps it an engaging platform for the readers is the ever-evolving landscape of the site as the author and … [Read more...] about New Pottermore Content, Just in Time for the Holidays